Four Palestinians, two Israeli soldiers killed during heavy fighting in West Bank town of Qalqilyah

Published June 19th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed during heavy fighting Wednesday evening in the West Bank town of Qalqilyah. At least three other Israeli troops were wounded. Two of them were moderately injured, while one was lightly hurt, according to Israeli reports.  

 

The Qalqilyah fighting took place as troops surrounded the home of a PA intelligence officer in the town. He was killed during the gunbattle.  

 

The Israeli army is in control of the town and carrying out searches. The Israeli army is also in control of the Jenin refugee camp, reported Isaeli sources. 

 

Israeli forces stormed into Qalqilyah late Tuesday night, as well as Nablus, Hebron and the village of Dura. (Albawaba.com)

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